U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gabriel Hazewood, a primary marksman instructor (PMI) with Weapons and Field Training Battalion, adjusts a rifle sling on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Sept. 29, 2025. At the conclusion of grass week, recruits are tested on their knowledge of weapon safety and the fundamentals of marksmanship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Water Survival training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sep. 2, 2025. After a period of coaching, recruits must demonstrate their proficiency in the water in order to progress to the next part of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Katrina Wallace)
